06/06/2026
Today marks ‘World Transplant Day!’
World Transplant Day is observed globally to raise awareness about the life-saving impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation. It honors transplant recipients, celebrates the selflessness of living and deceased donors, and highlights the ongoing need for more donors worldwide.
The "Second Chance" at Life: Millions of individuals live active, healthy lives today thanks to transplanted organs (such as kidneys, livers, hearts, and lungs) and tissues. A single deceased organ donor has the remarkable potential to save up to eight lives and dramatically improve the quality of life for many others through tissue donation.
Tens of thousands of people around the world are continuously on waiting lists for a life-saving transplant. Signing up on an official donor registry takes only minutes and ensures your loved ones and medical teams know your wishes in the event of your death. You can register in the UK via the NHS Organ Donor Register.